Lead Programmer - Unreal

FBI &TMT; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and innovative work culture

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

FBI &TMT in Portsmouth is seeking a Lead Programmer for a permanent role to drive VR development projects. The position requires strong Unreal Engine and C++ skills, VR experience, and hands-on architecture work within a forward-looking tech environment.

Responsibilities include supporting subcontractors, maintaining code quality, and exploring new technologies to keep the Business Unit competitive. A comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in using game technologies.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and C++.
• Experience in Virtual Reality development.
• Knowledge of source control, IDEs, and other relevant software packages.
• Proven experience in performance profiling and optimisation of XR (GPU/CPU bottlenecks, draw calls, occlusion culling).
• Bachelors degree in a directly relevant field.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Unity.
• Desirable: Experience in project scoping and AGILE practices.
• Desirable: Awareness of MOD processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the VR development team by providing core coding architecture for projects.
• Ensure the seamless development and delivery process by supporting relevant sub-contractors.
• Maintain high code quality using industry-standard practices and appropriate documentation.
• Assist the change team in VR outline or detailed proposal activities.
• Engage in horizon scanning to identify new technology, companies, and solutions in the market.
• Contribute to the success of the role and support the Business Unit with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

VR development

Performance profiling

Agile practices

Education

Bachelors degree in a directly relevant field

Tools

Source control

IDEs

Unity

Job description

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in using game technologies
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine and C++
• Experience in Virtual Reality development
• Knowledge of source control, IDEs, and other relevant software packages
• Proven experience in performance profiling and optimisation of XR (GPU/CPU bottlenecks, draw calls, occlusion culling)
• Bachelors degree in a directly relevant field
• Desirable: Knowledge of Unity
• Desirable: Experience in project scoping and AGILE practices
• Desirable: Awareness of MOD processes and practices

Responsibilities:

• Support the VR development team by providing core coding architecture for projects
• Ensure the seamless development and delivery process by supporting relevant sub-contractors
• Maintain high code quality using industry-standard practices and appropriate documentation
• Assist the change team in VR outline or detailed proposal activities
• Engage in horizon scanning to identify new technology, companies, and solutions in the market
• Contribute to the success of the role and support the Business Unit with additional tasks as needed

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Unity
• Unreal
• VR
• GameDev
• Python

More:

We are a forward-looking technology company specializing in immersive training solutions and simulations within the defence and security sector. This permanent role as a Lead Programmer offers an excellent opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects within a supportive and innovative environment in Portsmouth. We provide a competitive salary, opportunities to work on innovative and challenging projects, professional development and training opportunities, a supportive and creative work environment, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. If you are motivated and skilled, we would love to hear from you.

last updated 36 week of 2026